What is Ted Simmons's middle name?
Lyle
What is Ted Simmons's full name?
Ted Lyle Simmons
Ted Simmons date of birth:
August 9, 1949
How old is Ted Simmons?
77
Where was Ted Simmons born?
Highland Park, MI
How tall is Ted Simmons?
5' 11" (180 cm)
How much does Ted Simmons weigh?
193 lbs (87.5 kg)
What is Ted Simmons nationality?
American
Where did Ted Simmons go to school?
Southfield (Southfield, MI)
What is Ted Simmons's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
Ted Lyle Simmons (born August 9, 1949 in Highland Park, Michigan) is an American former professional baseball player and coach. A switch-hitter, Simmons was a catcher for most of his Major League Baseball career with the St. Louis Cardinals (1968–80), the Milwaukee Brewers (1981–85) and the Atlanta Braves (1986–88). Although he was often overshadowed by his contemporary, Johnny Bench, Simmons is considered one of the best hitting catchers in Major League baseball history. While he didn't possess Bench's power hitting ability, he hit for a higher batting average. A volatile competitor with an intense desire to win, Simmons once fought with team-mate John Denny during a game at Busch Memorial Stadium, in the runway between the club house and the dugout.